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Switching to a new checking account doesn’t have to be a pain. Switching checking accounts isn't what we'd call a fun activity, especially if your old account was tied to your everyday spending, bills ...

Getting rejected for something as essential as a checking account can feel discouraging. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, some of the common reasons banks and credit unions deny ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. If ...

Banks and credit unions typically pay little to no interest for a checking account — among the ones that actually do, the average annual percentage yield is just 0.07%, according to the latest ...